Each day things occur that I do not expect... Things that make life beautiful, adventurous... that make life difficult and challenge me to trust God... that give joy to the soul... that add color to life. Life without the unexpected? A strange thing to think about...
Yesterday afternoon, throwing around the Frisbee with Gerald...
Last night, another dinner under candle light, enjoying interesting stories and laughs with Jon and Chapo, watching Jon play with the candle and its flame...
Today, I got to cook Nshima twice, to play two guitars when visiting some friends, and to go door to door with Gerald, talking and meeting new people and inviting them to bible study.
These are a few of the unexpected blessings that have come my way.
This week with students on break we planned having bible study discussions with those who are interested and available on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with Gerald in his room. Tuesday, we planned, and then we informed and invited friends and contacts we had met. Today on Wednesday, no one showed up to bible study, even though several said they would come and we followed up with many people. This then lead to the door to door, which was fun. It seems strange / weird to me that not one came... It reminds Jon and I of the very real spiritual war we fight in, our need for God, to trust in Him, the LORD OF LORDS, the source of victory ultimately.
That no one came to bible study was / is disappointing, yet at the same time we have hope and trust in the Lord. I believe the day was still fruitful with good times and conversations with Gerald and others. A day with unexpected blessings, not according to our plan.
Today when we went door to door, many said they would come tomorrow (Thursday) for bible study; tomorrow we shall see what happens, as yet another day of unexpected blessings unfolds.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
Continue to pray for us, as Jon, Aaron, Dan, and I continue to labor here in Zambia.
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